In today’s real estate market, homes in the general Gainesville and Bristow area of Prince William County are selling fast! If you live here already, you may have noticed fewer signs throughout your neighborhood. If you have been actively seeking a home here, then you are well aware of our lack of inventory. So what’s happening in real estate in the Gainesville area? A couple of things are at work here. 1. Fewer foreclosure properties are coming on the market in Gainesville. With the stimulus funds and programs, many troubled homeowners are able to do a work out arrangement with the bank to keep their homes. 2. Short Sale listings are selling. The banks are approving a greater number of short sales taking them off the market, and not turning into a foreclosure. 3. Prices have stopped f... 08/20/2009

Gainesville Virginia - Foreclosures and Short Sales The rise in foreclosures and short sales has even touched the homes for sale in the Gainesville VA  market.  Since May 2008, foreclosure filings are up 2.3 percent across Virginia.  Foreclosure filings are down nearly 14 percent over the previous month. Overall, in April and May, Virginia ranked 14thin foreclosure rate amongst the 50 states, according to RealtyTrac. Currently there are 195 Single Family Homes listed for sale in the Gainesville VA MLS in August. 14 Foreclosures (7.2% of current homes) 88 Short Sales aka Preforeclosure (45.1% of current homes) 66 Regular Resales (33.8% of current homes) 27 New Homes To Be Built (13.8% of current homes) Based on current average homes sold in Gainesville VA per month we currently have a 8.... 08/16/2009

John Marshall Highway in Gainesville and Haymarket, Virginia is named for a great and legendary Virginian, John Marshall.  Having snapped this photo of a statue in his honor while perusing Warrenton, Virginia's Courthouse, I decided to learn more about the man behind the name. John Marshall was born on September 24, 1755 in Germantown, Virginia (located in what is now Fauquier County.)  His first note in history was serving under George Washington in the American Revolutionary Wary.  From there, as Virginia formed its State Government, Marshall was involved.  He was elected as a delegate, serving from 1782-1789, and again from 1795-1796.  During his tenure, he was involved in ratifying the Constitution of the United States on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marshall was elected ... 08/15/2009

Homes For Sale In Gainesville, VA:  Lake Manassas  What can I say about Lake Manassas.... Beautiful is the first word that comes to mind!  Lake Manassas, had a few different builders so the architecture in this community is like no other.  The homes are no cookie cutter at all. The community is well landscaped, and had excellent community amenities, it backs to the Stonewall Golf Course and is gated. There are currently 13 single family homes on the market in Lake Manassas, ranging in price from $499,000 to $1,389,000 For more information on Homes For Sale in Gainesville, Virginia: Lake Manassas, call Konnie McKee 703 407 7088          SELL A HOME....CLICK HERE BUY A HOME....CLICK HERE     Your Northern Virginia Realtor 703 407 7088 Konnie Mac FREE No Strings attached... search MLS to t... 08/11/2009

Blush Bridal  Boutique in Gainesville, Virginia opened its doors July 2006.  Owner, Maureen E. Chandler, had always dreamed of owning her own boutique.  The great thing is....this store is the only one of it's kind in our area, offering bridal gowns, bridal party gowns, specialty dresses, prom dresses and custom dresses. This store is a great place to go, for Prom/Homecoming Season, with a unique selection that can't be found in traditional stores.  The boutique is open 7 days a week and is conveniently located right off the route 29 exit of 66 7544 Atlas Walk Way, Gainesville, VA 20155 703 753-8303              SELL A HOME....CLICK HERE BUY A HOME....CLICK HERE     Your Northern Virginia Realtor 703 407 7088 Konnie Mac FREE No Strings attached... search MLS to to www.KonnieMac.com Home... 08/10/2009

Town and County Shoes, in Gainesville, VA opened it's doors 4 years ago... The brain child of Debra  Corrmier-Dunn, who's idea it was to open a "one stop shop" for women looking for fashion, shoes and accessories. At Town and Country Shoes customers can expect a high level of personalized customer service.  They have shoes that are specifically designed for the individual customer... Physicians even refer patients who have special design needs.  If you have foot wear needs that you can't find in a conventional shoe store go to www.TownandCountryShoes.com     08/08/2009

The Gainesville Farmer's Market,  offer fresh, locally grown fruits and vegitables as well as baked goods and flowers throughout the the Spring and Summers months.  It is typically held one day a week, where local farmers come and sell their wares... located at the 13550 Heathcoath Boulevard, Gainesville, VA, it is a quick minute from the Gainesville exit of route 66. For more information on hours, other locations call 703 754 7711       search MLS to to www.KonnieMac.com Homes for sale in Manassas Virginia Homes for Sale in Haymarket Virginia Homes for Sale in Bristow Virginia Homes for Sales in Catharpin Virginia, Homes for Sale in Dumfries Virginia, Homes for sale in Woodbridge Virginia, Homes for Sale in Leesburg Virginia Homes for Sale in South Riding Homes for Sale in Aldie, Homes... 08/08/2009

Gainesville Virginia Sales Tax Holiday: School Supplies and Clothing, time to stock up! When: First weekend of August (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) each year. The 2009 holiday will take place on August 7, 8, and 9, 2009. What's Exempt: During this three-day period, purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax. Retailers may also choose to absorb the tax on other items during the holiday period, but they are responsible for paying the tax on those items to the Department of Taxation. Other Information: Guidelines Frequently Asked Questions Lists of Exempt School Supplies and Exempt Clothing and Footwear Tax Holiday Information Center   Moving to ... 08/06/2009

Gainesville Virginia - New Homes and Condos For Sale in Madison Crescent. After a lengthy search of all the homes for sale in Gainesville VA my buyer settled on a new home in Madison Crescent.  Madison Crescent, a Miller & Smith Community,  is a true live/work/play destination conveniently located at the crossroad Routes 29 and 15 in Gainesville, Virginia.  Inspired by Bath, England style exteriors, these innovative two-level townhome-style condominums offer more than meets the eye. Charming brick facades exude the look and feel of an urban inspired neighborhood. There are plans to build a hotel and conference center, and office space. Homebuyers are thrilled with the newly opened Harris Teeter and marketplace of retail shops and restaurants!  At the heart of Madison Crescent is Crescen... 08/05/2009

Are Short Sales Getting Easier? Maybe it is just me, but this past week I have had to deal with three banks and a housing authority on three short sale listings we are currently working.  I was amazed in the changes that have started taking place within the loss mitigation departments.  The individuals on the other end were actually courteous and helpful! One of the banks even assigned a negotiator after we simply sent in our authorization form - and then sent me their name, direct phone line, and email address!  WOW - hopefully that is a sign of things to come...but we all know the truth...the answers all lie in the investor. Short Sales are the market future, I have blogged about this before, because even if the defaults stop, people will still need to move in and out of our area.  I ... 08/05/2009

Short Sale Agents In Virginia - What Matters Most In A Short Sale? Facing a foreclosure or move involving a home that is upside down is nothing to take lightly.  Yet it has continued to amaze me the amount of listings that have been placed on the market with no real chance of closing.  The sellers have no idea that whom they have trusted their Short Sale with is hurting their chances of success and avoiding foreclosure. When our team decided to learn about the proper procedures in a Short Sale, we knew the daunting task that laid before us.  Some agents were learning on the fly, and those who were committed continued to learn the proper way to list and sell Short Sales even though they had times of uncertainty.  Our path was a little different - we created a system first to increase our... 07/30/2009

I wanted to address the common misconception of who qualifies for a short sale.  Many homeowners think that a short sale is about people going into foreclosure or buying homes that they could not handle - that is very far from the truth.  In fact, most people in a short sale situation now are the ones who could handle the storm, but the individuals who defaulted dragged the values down so low that the rest of us are left to clean up the damage.  A short sale is simply a sale in which the mortgage outstanding is higher than the sales price on the home.  A successful short sale must include these three key ingredients: 1. Financial Hardship - This is very broad and can be the result of many things.  Our website has a list of all the acceptable forms of hardship, but the most common are jo... 07/28/2009

Virginia Oaks homes are always are a great find for any buyer in the market.  A mix of townhouses, and small and large single family homes make this a great community for anyone looking to move to Gainesville, VA.  The Virginia Oaks golf course that winds it's way through the community provides pristine landscaping and recreation. This Virginia Oaks home was purhcased by home buyers that found me through my blog.  They only had to make a couple trips out before they found the home of their dreams.  You can't really see the front their new Virginia Oaks home in this picture due to the mature  trees (which they will soon be trimming to reveal more of their gorgeous Virginia Oaks home), but it is a classic colonial style home. While Virginia Oaks homes benefit from the community swimming p... 07/25/2009

SOMERHILL FARMS CONDOMINIUMS There is 1 "ACTIVE" Single Family Condo for sale in the Somerhill Farms community of Gainesville. This condo is priced at $199,000. The Average Days on Market for this property is 120 days. Currently, there are NO Single Family Condos in the Somerhill Farms community "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are 2 Condominiums available for rent priced at $1,355 and $1,665 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the latest market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and neighboring Manassas Park. If you are ... 07/18/2009

The rise in foreclosures and short sales has even touched the homes for sale in the Gainesville VA  market.  Since May 2008, foreclosure filings are up 2.3 percent across Virginia.  Foreclosure filings are down nearly 14 percent over the previous month. Overall, in April and May, Virginia ranked 14thin foreclosure rate amongst the 50 states, according to RealtyTrac. Currently there are 164 Single Family Homes listed for sale in the Gainesville VA MLS  9 Foreclosures (5.5% of current homes) 66 Short Sales aka Preforeclosure (40.2% of current homes) 56 Regular Resales (34.1% of current homes) 33 New Homes To Be Built (20.1% of current homes) Based on current average homes sold in Gainesville VA per month we currently have a 5 month home supply. With the right agent you can get a great dea... 07/16/2009

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 9 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Hopewells Landing community of Gainesville. These homes are priced from $330,000 up to $499,999. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 51 days. Currently, there are 5 Single Family Homes in the Hopewells Landing community "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there is 1 Single Family Home available for rent priced at $2,100 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the latest market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and neighboring Manassas Park. If... 07/11/2009

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 21 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Lake Manassas community of Gainesville. These homes are priced from $529,900 up to $1,599,900. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 208 days. Currently, there are 4 Single Family Homes in the Lake Manassas community "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are 4 Single Family Homes available for rent at this time priced at $3,200 up to $3,750 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the latest market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and neigh... 07/11/2009

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 3 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Sarnac community of Gainesville. These homes are priced from $399,900 up to $689,990. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 116 days. Currently, there are NO Single Family Homes in the Sarnac community "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are NO Single Family Homes available for rent at this time. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the latest market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and neighboring Manassas Park. If you are not sure why it is adv... 07/11/2009

SINGLE FAMILY HOMES There are 7 "ACTIVE" Single Family Homes for sale in the Glenkirk Estates community of Gainesville. These homes are priced from $384,900 up to $530,000. The Average Days on Market for these properties is 94 days. Currently, there are 10 Single Family Homes in the Glenkirk Estates community "UNDER CONTRACT". In addition, there are 2 Single Family Homes available for rent at this time priced at $2,490 up to $2,600 per month. For SOLD statistics please contact me directly. Are you interested in finding out how the real estate market has affected your area? Now you can get the latest market reports for your community just by clicking on the appropriate link. Bristow, Catharpin, Dumfries, Gainesville, Haymarket, Manassas, Nokesville, Occoquan, Triangle, Woodbridge, and ne... 07/11/2009

 Morris Farms is a great community in Gainesville, Virginia.  Morris Farms, has something for everyone in the family.  Community parks, jogging trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, and it's close to shopping and major commuter routes. There is still ongoing new contstruction in Morris Farms, by Brookfield homes and Craftmark.  If you are looking to relocate to Prince William county, consider Morris Farms.  For more information on homes for sale in Morris Farms, contact Konnie McKee 703 407 7088. For a FREE MLS search go to www.Konniemac.com      SELL A HOME....CLICK HERE BUY A HOME....CLICK HERE     Your Northern Virginia Realtor 703 407 7088 Konnie Mac FREE No Strings attached...search ML S to to www.KonnieMac.com Homes for sale in Manassas Virginia Homes for Sale in Haymarket Virginia H... 07/11/2009